Business Support Services / Experienced / Manager
Manager, KPMG Sports
Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Montvale, NJ; New York, NY
139544
Experienced
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KPMG is currently seeking a Manager, KPMG Sports to join our Corporate Affairs organization.
Responsibilities:
- Aid the event planning, communications process, on-site execution, and overall client experience for KPMG signature sports events (including but not limited to KPMG Invitationals with Jessica Pegula, Indian Wells Client Experience, KPMG Invitationals with Collin Morikawa, Maverick McNealy or other ambassadors)
- Liaise with key stakeholders internally ensuring execution of strategy, efficiency in leveraging sports assets and value returned on sponsorship investment; effectively manage vendor/agency relationships including budget, and relationship and contract management for delivery of high-end client experiences
- Serve as the national lead for client hospitality at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship; (two thousand people over four days), and liaise with partners to maximize client reach; lead client experience including invite process, communications and ticketing
- Operate as event lead for Chairman's Dinner at KPMG Women's PGA Championship; responsibilities include client experience design and execution including agency, venue, and talent management
- Support KPMG's client hospitality program at the Masters and other signature golf programs as needed
- Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment
Qualifications:
- Minimum seven years of recent sports activation and/or event management experience
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university, with a concentration in marketing, sports management, business or related major preferred; minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required
- Ability to manage projects and work effectively in a fast-paced environment, on a high-performing team
- Excellent organization and project management skills that contribute to the delivery of a high-end sponsorship experience
- Demonstrated team-first mentality and willingness to go above and beyond; proven ability to excel in communication and interpersonal skills including interacting with executives, talent, and key stakeholders
- Travel up to 25%
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)